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MAYORS
He should be so plucky
23 April 2024
It’s a well-established principle that prospective politicians need to take to the rubber chicken...
WHITEHALL
Gove open to giving mayors Whitehall voice
By Martin Ford | 23 April 2024
Local government secretary Michael Gove has not ruled out a ‘formal structure’ for mayors to work...
ELECTIONS
What will the next steps be for the mayoral model?
By Zoë Billingham | 22 April 2024
While the offers to communities from mayors are maturing, there remain big questions to be answer...
HEALTH
Why mayors matter
By Paul Swinney | 08 April 2024
Polling shows the public wants more local control over policy decisions, and directly-elected may...
ELECTIONS
Battle lines drawn for local elections
By Martin Ford | 03 April 2024
Rows over levelling up have dominated the opening clashes as campaigning kicked off for next mont...
HEALTH
Powering up the North
By Michael Wood | 02 April 2024
Richard Stubbs and Michael Wood say the opportunity to strengthen both the health and economy of ...
DEVOLUTION
Parties draw battlelines for local elections
By Martin Ford | 28 March 2024
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has given a speech in Dudley today following campaign launches by ...
LOCAL DEMOCRACY
Observations on Japan's strong local leader model
By Sam Cunningham | 26 March 2024
Reflecting on his Japanese Study Tour, Sam Cunningham says it is imperative to seek inspiration a...
DEVOLUTION
Growing pains
By Ben Franklin | 20 March 2024
With local growth high on the political agenda, Ben Franklin sets out his recipe for success.
LEGAL
Court rules against police powers for West Midlands mayor
By William Eichler | 19 March 2024
The High Court has ruled against the Government’s plans to merge the role of the West Midlands po...
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Executive Director for Place
£148,609 per annum, plus benefits
As our Executive Director for Place, you will lead an outward looking and forward-thinking place-shaping agenda. Apply for this job
Service Director: Place and Infrastructure Delivery
£100,289 to £109,445 per annum
South Gloucestershire is changing things for good. Apply for this job
Assistant Director, Development Management and Environment
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Newham is entering an ambitious new chapter Apply for this job
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